Herman’s latest project, the Holocaust film The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, must have proved the greatest challenge to shoehorn in a Hull City reference, however. (Making the striped pyjamas in the title black and amber coloured would have been rather tasteless).

But writing on fan email service Tiger-Chat, Herman confirmed there’s a nod to City buried in there somewhere. He wrote:

“Yes, there is a Hull City reference in The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas.

“It was a challenge to squeeze it in there, with all the names being German etc (I thought Frau Eva Browny or Oberleutenant Vindass might have been a bit noticeable.)”

So just what is the Hull City reference? He’s keeping mum for now.

“I won’t identify it here as some people are still searching for it.”

Aw, you tease.

* Do you know the Hull City AFC reference? If not, rent the film, watch it carefully, then share your knowledge by adding your comments below.